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the case that you cannot be
having an easy time. I know that
you will be brave, though your
Mother says you did not feel sure
of that yourself, but I know that
you will be. You were never a
weakling so you will not become
one now. When I feel anxious for
your safety the thought comes to
me "The Lord God Omnipotent
reigneth". and then I know that
you are safe --

Your Mother and Father are down
at Riverside to see Lesley, as a
message came from him on Friday
saying that he was to be sent to
Long Island (I think) in a few days,
and in a couple of months is to go
overseas. Jack John and I were
down in Fresno for a few days last
week & just before we went down
your Mother read us your latest
letter in which you say that you are